About Oslo, Norway

Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum.

• District: Østlandet
• Weather: 3°C, Wind NE at 11 km/h, 90% Humidity
• Postal code: 0001 – 1299
• Area code(s): (+47) 00
• Population: 673,469 (2018) Eurostat
• Did you know: Oslo is the most-populous urban area in Norway by population (1,000,467)